DELF / DALF Tout Public
Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française (DELF) and Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (DALF)
The DELF/DALF exams are official French language level diplomas awarded by the French Ministry of Education. The DELF is aimed at candidates with beginner to advanced levels (A1, A2, B1, and B2) whereas the DALF is aimed at expert language users (C1 and C2).
Each candidate is provided with a certificate stating their exam results within one month of the test date. Official printed diplomas are sent within 3 to 6 months of the exam. Test results are valid for life!
DELF/DALF TP : October 19–23, 2026
Registration opens 3 months prior to exam date
Important exam information:
Exam fees are non-refundable.
Candidates should plan to reserve the entire day for the exam.
AF-Chicago reserves the right to ask candidates from Illinois and its vicinity to take the individual oral exam section at a different date depending on the number of candidates. Times are subject to change based on the number of candidates.
Exams take place on-site at the Alliance Française de Chicago at 810 N. Dearborn St.
For any exam inquiries or questions, please email certifications@af-chicago.org.
Take a look at sample exams and level information provided by France Education International:
DELF A1: $135
DELF A2: $145
DELF B1: $155
DELF B2: $190
DALF C1: $245
DALF C2: $245
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